Fiona opened her eyes slowly, blinking at the soft light coming through the window.
The castle room was quiet, calm.
The bedsheets were warm.
She stretched her arms above her head with a yawn.
"Mmm… I slept like a rock."
Next to her, Fifi stirred.
The small bunny-eared girl peeked out from under the blanket, her ears droopy from sleep.
"…Fiona?"
Fiona turned to her and smiled.
"Morning, fluffball."
Fifi rubbed her eyes.
"Did we… really sleep here all night?"
Fiona sat up and nodded.
"Yep. Safe, sound, and snuggled."
Fifi yawned.
"…That was… the best sleep I ever had."
Fiona laughed softly.
"I bet it was. You needed it."
She reached over and patted Fifi's head gently.
"Now… let's get ready."
Fifi tilted her head. "Ready for what?"
Fiona stood up and walked toward her wardrobe.
"It's time to meet Lucius."
Fifi sat up quickly, her eyes wide.
"L-Lucius?!"
She hugged her pillow tight.
"Isn't he the… big boss?"
Fiona pulled out a clean outfit and nodded.
